Graduate Studies in Physics

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1 Graduate Studies in Physics Application Requirements and Procedures Application for Admission to Graduate Standing 1. Complete the on-line UNR Graduate School application for admission. Information and links to application forms can be found at: Note that there are two types of application form: one for U.S. citizens and resident aliens, and another for international applicants. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for admission to the graduate physics program (it is recommended to take the physics subject exam). Order a report to be sent directly to the UNR Graduate School (institutional code 4844). 2. Pay the application fee electronically ($60 for U.S. citizens and resident aliens; $40 for returning students and UNR alumni; $95 for international applicants). Your application cannot be considered until the fee is paid. Fee waivers are not offered. 3. Order transcripts from every college or university attended. The issuing institution must send the transcripts directly to the UNR Graduate School. A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in all physics and mathematics courses, and an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all undergraduate courses are required for admission to graduate standing in the Physics Department. 4. International applicants: Order a report of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. The Educational Testing Service must send your score directly to the UNR Graduate School (institutional code 4844). A TOEFL score of at least 500 (paper version) or 61 (internet-based version) is required for admission. Graduate Assistantships Who is eligible? Any Graduate Student admitted to a graduate program, enrolled in at least six graduate level credits, and who holds at least a 3.0 GPA is eligible and will be considered for an assistantship. Typically, admitted student are offered financial support as teaching assistants. Who is not eligible? Graduate Specials Students on probation or suspension Students who fail to enroll in at least six credits each semester What are Graduate Assistant duties? Duties vary. Teaching assistants typically teach undergraduate laboratory sections or grade assignments and exams. Research assistants work in specific research programs. What are the hours? A full-time graduate assistantship is based on a 20- hour work week (50% full-time employment or FTE). Student and employer agree upon the specific hours. How much does a Graduate Assistant earn? The minimum full time graduate assistantship is $16,500 per academic year (ten $1,650 per month). Most graduate research assistants are paid on a twelve month basis. The maximum full time graduate assistantship is $2,505 per month. The amount depends on the student's experience and responsibilities. Graduate Studies in Physics 1

2 What benefits accompany a graduate assistantship? All graduate assistants are entitled to a grant-in-aid, which pays the majority of per-credit fees. The grant-in-aid is a fee waiver that pays $ of each $ credit. The student pays $60.96 per credit. Any graduate student holding an assistantship is considered a Nevada resident for tuition purposes. Non-resident tuition is waived as long as the student holds the assistantship (worth from $1, (6 credits) to $6, (7 or more credits) per fall or spring semester.) All graduate assistants are entitled to health insurance coverage (valued at $2, (est.) per year) and are covered by Workers' Compensation. The student may also choose health insurance coverage for immediate family members at extra cost to the student. The application deadline is March 1 for the fall semester and decisions on admissions and assistantships will be made by April 1 for those whose applications have been completed prior to March 1. Students are required to accept the position by April 15. For applications received by November 1, decisions will be made by December 1 for the Spring semester. Applicants will be notified shortly thereafter. Applications that are completed after the deadline will be considered as positions become available in the department. Once I have an assistantship, what do I have to do to keep it? University Health Insurance website: In addition to these financial benefits, assistantships allow students to work closely with faculty members, enabling them to develop a network of colleagues. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Elizabeth Carl Tel:(775) UNR Graduate School MS 0238 Artemesia, Room N. Virginia Street Reno, NV First semester teaching assistants must register for GRAD 701: Preparing Future Faculty: College Teaching I. This course provides preparation and practice for teaching across disciplines at the college level. Note: this is a full-term course and is a requirement to be satisfactorily completed, in order to maintain qualifications. For availability of the GRAD 701 course, check the course catalog or: Good academic standing in the chosen graduate program must be maintained. The minimum requirement is a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Job duties must be performed satisfactorily. International students must pass TOEFL requirement as detailed on: Graduate Studies in Physics 2

4 Advanced Degrees Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) The Physics Department offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the requirements for admission to graduate standing in physics are: A bachelor's degree from an institution offering an approved major in Physics (as defined by the American Institute of Physics). Completion of regular junior-senior courses in mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism, thermal physics and modern physics. An average grade of 3.0 or better in all physics and mathematics courses, and an overall average of 3.0 or better in all undergraduate courses. Applicants whose records indicate a deficiency in any of the requirements listed above may be admitted on a probationary basis and be required to take certain undergraduate courses (which do not carry graduate credit). All students working toward an advanced degree in physics must also satisfy the general requirements of the Graduate School. Master of Science Degree The Physics Department recommends that students follow the Plan A (with thesis) option. The Program of Study must include: PHYS Mathematical Physics 3 PHYS Classical Mechanics 3 PHYS Electromagnetic Theory I 3 PHYS Quantum Theory I and II 6 PHYS Seminar 1 Approved Electives 8 PHYS Thesis 6 Total Credits: 30 The program of study is planned in consultation with a graduate advisor and is subject to approval by the student's advisory/examining committee and the graduate dean. The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to carry out independent research. All Master of Science candidates must pass a final oral examination administered by the student's advisory/examining committee. The emphasis in the examination will be on the thesis. PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS Master's Program Plan A (thesis) Minimum of 30 graduate credits Minimum of 21 of these credits earned at UNR Minimum of 18 credits (including thesis credits) taken at the level Six thesis credits Maximum of 9 credits can be completed prior to admission (including transfer credits) All requirements (credits) for degree (including transfer credits) must be completed within the period of six years immediately preceding completion of the Master's Program Plan B (non-thesis) Minimum of 32 graduate credits Minimum of 23 of these credits earned at UNR Minimum of 15 credits taken at the level Maximum of 3 credits may be taken with S/U grading (including transfer credits) Maximum of 9 credits can be completed prior to admission (including transfer credits) All requirements (credits) for degree (including transfer credits) must be completed within the period of six years immediately preceding completion of the Master's Program. Graduate Studies in Physics 4

5 Doctor of Philosophy Degree For students pursuing a doctorate, the purpose of the formal course work is twofold: to give the student a broad background in fundamental physics, and to prepare students for the research work that will form the subject of the dissertation. Students are ordinarily expected to have earned the M.S. degree before entering the Ph.D. program. Before being accepted as a candidate, the student must have completed at least 75 percent of the required course work, and have passed the Physics Department comprehensive examination on graduate level material in Physics. The following courses, or their equivalents, must be satisfactorily completed for the doctoral degree in Physics. At least 30 credits of 700-level graduate credits exclusive of dissertation credits transferred: as many as 18 of these credits may be from a Master's degree program. Fulfill residency requirement: two consecutive semesters (Fall or Spring) of at least nine graduate credits each (students on a 20 hour per week assistantship require 6 credits each semester). All requirements for the doctoral program, excluding prerequisite graduate course work or Master's Degrees, must be completed within a period of eight years immediately preceding completion of the Ph.D. program. Meet with your advisor on a regular basis PHYS Mathematical Physics 3 PHYS Classical Mechanics 3 PHYS Electromag Theory I and II 6 PHYS Quantum Theory I and II 6 PHYS Statistical Mechanics 3 PHYS Seminar 3 PHYS Comprehensive Exam 1 Approved Electives 9 Credits selected from other 700-level physics and/or Mathematics courses (maximum of six credits in PHYS 792) 14 PHYS (Dissertation) 24 Total Credits: 72 PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. Program Minimum of 72 graduate credits Minimum of 48 graduate credits of course work Maximum of 24 graduate credits from a Master's degree program or previous postbaccalaureate work may be applied to program, excluding thesis credits. Maximum of 9 credits of S/U grading (including transfer credits) Graduate Studies in Physics 5

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